REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - The sixth-ranked USC women's rowing team opened the 2014 season with a bang as the Women of Troy earned eight wins in eight races on the first day of the Pac-12 Women's Challenge at Redwood Shores on Saturday, March 29. The Trojans' four boats claimed wins in all races against No. 16 Louisville and No. 18 Clemson.

While USC completed a clean sweep of the Cardinals and Tigers, it won't be as easy when it faces No. 3 Virginia. The Cavaliers showed their speed with wins over boats from Stanford, San Diego, and Oregon State. The Trojans and the Cavs will get things started with a head-to-head varsity eight race at 9 a.m. PT on Sunday, March 30. The second varsity eight boats will start at 9:20 a.m., followed by the first varsity four at 9:40 a.m., and concluding with the second varsity four at 10 a.m., at Redwood Shores.

The racecourse runs through the heart of the Redwood Shores community; private protected waters that are the backyards of residents of Redwood Shores where many will be sitting and watching with their families and friends. Fans may view the race from the start at Marine Parkway and Shell Blvd., the Paragon Point launching area, the bridge at the 1,000-meter point, and along the shore on the side closest to lane one, at the base of the Hotel Sofitel.

Fans can follow @Pac12Challenge on Twitter for updates. Please visit USCTrojans.com for a complete schedule of races for the Women of Troy.